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Administration (MA)

Anesthesiology (MS)

The Master of Science Program in Anesthesiology has been designed for the bachelor-prepared registered nurse with critical care experience who wishes to become a nurse anesthetist. Nurse anesthetists or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are advance practice nurses who are credentialed to provide anesthesia and pain relief services

Counseling (Ed.S.) Dual Specialization in Marital, Couple & Family Counseling / Therapy & Mental Health Counseling

Increase your education and skills beyond the Master’s degree for licensure or certification requirements or other professional objectives with this dual specialization. Designed for those holding master's degree in counseling or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university.

Counseling (Ed.S.) Dual Specialization in Mental Health Counseling / Rehabilitation Counseling

Increase your education and skills beyond the Master’s degree for licensure or certification requirements or other professional objectives in the area of mental health and rehabilitation counseling. Designed for those holding master's degree in counseling or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university.

Counseling (Ed.S.) Specialization in Marital, Couple & Family Counseling / Therapy

Increase your education and skills beyond the Master’s degree for licensure or certification requirements or other professional objectives in the area of marital, couple, and family counseling and therapy. Designed for those holding master's degree in counseling or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university.

Counseling (Ed.S.) Specialization in Mental Health Counseling

Increase your education and skills beyond the Master’s degree for licensure or certification requirements or other professional objectives in the area of mental health counseling. Designed for those holding master's degree in counseling or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university.

Counseling (Ed.S.) Specialization in Rehabilitation Counseling

Increase your education and skills beyond the Master’s degree for licensure or certification requirements or other professional objectives in the area of rehabilitation counseling. Designed for those holding master's degree in counseling or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university.

Counseling (MS) Dual Specialization in Marital, Couple & Family Counseling / Therapy & Mental Health Counseling

Provides the necessary coursework to prepare students to function as both a Marriage and Family Therapist and a Mental Health Counselor in applied settings. Both specializations are CACREP-accredited; students choose one as the designated CACREP-approved specialization. Both specializations include the academic requirements for licensure.

Counseling (MS) Dual Specialization in Mental Health Counseling / Rehabilitation Counseling

Provides the necessary coursework and skills to prepare students to function as a Mental Health Counselor and, also, provide counseling for the physically, mentally, and emotionally impaired. The Mental Health Counseling specialization is CACREP-accredited and includes the academic requirements for certification as a mental health practitioner and for licensure as a Mental Health Counselor.

Counseling (MS) Specialization in Marital, Couple & Family Counseling / Therapy

This specialization is CACREP-accredited and includes the academic requirements for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist. This Program provides the necessary coursework to prepare students to function as a Marriage and Family Therapist in applied settings.

Counseling (MS) Specialization in Mental Health Counseling

This specialization is CACREP-accredited and includes the academic requirements for certification as a mental health practitioner and for licensure as a Mental Health Counselor. This Program provides the necessary coursework to prepare students to function as a Mental Health Counselor in applied settings.

Counseling (MS) Specialization in Rehabilitation Counseling

This specialization provides students with knowledge and skills for counseling the physically and mentally disabled. The Program includes coursework and clinical experiences to increase the student's understanding of counseling for various rehabilitation populations and settings.

Counseling (Ph.D.) Specialization in Marital, Couple & Family Counseling / Therapy

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Program in Counseling is CACREP-accredited and provides a specialization in marital, couple, and family counseling / therapy for students who hold a Master's degree in counseling or a related discipline from a regionally accredited college or university. The Program trains students for leadership positions in counseling and related fields.

Exceptional Student Education (MS) Autism Endorsement

This degree and specialization are designed for teachers who are already certified in ESE, but would like to work specifically with students who have been identified as having autism or one of the five autistic spectrum disorders (ASD). Graduates of this program will be eligible to receive an endorsement in Autism Education, grades K-12.

Exceptional Student Education (MS) Gifted Endorsement

This degree specialization are designed or teachers who are already certified in an area of education and would like to work with students with special gifts and talents. Graduates of this program will be eligible to receive an endorsement in Gifted Education, grades K-12.

Health Service Administration (BS)

Health Services Administration (MS)

Health care executives are the health professionals who most directly impact health care delivery and are responsible for ensuring patient access to treatment, promoting quality, and increasing staff morale on a day-to-day basis.

Health Services Administration Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Law

Leadership and Education (Ph.D.) Specialization in Higher Ed Administration

This degree and specialization prepare you for leadership positions in education, specifically, the community college or university system, as well as government agencies or organizations closely related to higher education. Graduates are prepared to contribute to research, program evaluation, law, history of education, and the teaching/learning process.

Legal Studies (BS)

Liberal Studies (BLS) Specialization in Behavioral Sciences

Liberal Studies (BLS) Specialization in Legal Studies

Liberal Studies (BLS) Specialization in Psychology

Nursing (Ph.D.)

The PhD provides a framework for inquiry that is responsive to global trends and contemporary challenges in nursing and health care. It is grounded in a perspective that seeks justice, eschews prejudice, and embraces community service. Educational experience is enhanced by the multicultural and multifaceted nature of S. Florida.

Nursing Administration (MSN) Accelerated RN to MSN Program

The Master of Science in Nursing will prepare you to advance to a leadership role as a nurse administrator.

Nursing Education (MSN) Accelerated RN to MSN Program

The Master of Science in Nursing will prepare you to advance to a leadership role as a nurse educator.

Professional Administration (BS)

Professional Administration (BS) Specialization in Health Services Administration

Professional Administration (BS) Specialization in Human Resources Administration

Professional Administration (BS) Specialization in Information Technology

Professional Administration (BS) Specialization in Legal Studies

Professional Administration (BS) Specialization in Network Administration

Professional Administration (BS) Specialization in Organizational Leadership

Professional Administration (BS) Specialization in Public Administration

Professional Studies (BPS) Specialization in Health Services Administration

Professional Studies (BPS) Specialization in Human Resources

Professional Studies (BPS) Specialization in Prof. Administration

Professional Studies (BPS) Specialization in Public Admin.

Public Administration (BPA)

Public Administration Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Public Health (MPH)

From health promotion and disease prevention, to epidemiology, environmental health, and adequate access to health care, public health addresses some of today’s toughest issues.